1. Implicit Messages
Lesson #3 – New France

2. Implicit Messages
The 5 "W" Questions focus on the obvious interpretation of the drawings.
The implicit, or disguised, message reveals the artist's values and attitudes towards the figures and events in the drawing.
Every time we look at something, it is always from a "point of view."
Take a look at the pictures on the next page, you can see how the image changes quite a bit from the two different points of view.

3. What is happening in this picture? What about this picture?
As another example, consider a sporting event.
How do you know who the home team fans are?
How do you know who the fans of the opposition are?
What about this picture?

4. Point of View
When an artist draws a picture, it is from a particular point of view.
Consider the following two titles for the image:
A Jesuit Preaching to the Indians.
The Algonquin allow the priest to explain his religion
What is the difference in point of view?

5. Point of View Evidence Inference What does that mean?
The dominant point of view of the drawing is the:
European perspective
Evidence
The sole priest is the dominant figure in the picture
The action revolves around the priest; the aboriginal people are just listening
The dark robe draws attention to the priest
What does that mean?

6. Character Traits Inference Evidence Priest is moving Priest is bold
Looking at the character traits of the priest and Aboriginals can add to our evidence:
Inference
Priest is moving
Priest is bold
Priest is determined
Priest is charismatic
Aboriginals are passive
Aboriginals are awed
Aboriginals are attentive
Aboriginals are being influenced
Evidence
action of picture revolves around priest
only European in picture
he has a serious look on his face
looks like the Aboriginals are listening
they are sitting/standing still
seem glued to his every word
staring intently at the priest
not objecting or asking questions

7. Symbolic Meaning Inference Evidence
When creating a drawing, an artist may also include a symbolic message, showing that the image symbolizes a larger issue (i.e., good vs evil, courage, struggle, etc).
Evidence
The cross (symbolizes Christianity) high above the heads of everyone
Aboriginal people seem accepting
There are many Aboriginal people and only one priest
Aboriginal clothing leaves most of the body uncovered
Inference
Bringing Christianity to the Aboriginals
Lone voice of morality among the “uncivilized” Indians

8. Implicit Messages Chart
Similar to the last chart, the following chart handout allows us to record information about a picture. 
This time we were looking at what the image implied, instead of what it showed. 
In your same groups, with the pictured you used for the last chart complete an Implicit messages chart